CT Stand Down scheduled for 9/9

The state Department of Veterans Affairs expects 1,000 homeless and needy veterans to come to Stand Down 2011, a one-stop social services annual event now in its 16th year, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the department at 287 West Street in Rocky Hill.

Last year, 1,300 veterans showed up for free medical care, hair cuts, and license renewals, among other services. You can read more here.